2 servings

Ingredients

2 boneless pork loin chops (about 5 to 6 ounces each)
½ cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup plain dried bread crumbs or panko mixed with ½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Lemon wedges

Directions

Place each chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them out with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until they are an even 1/4-inch thick.

Put the flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs and milk in another shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Put the bread crumbs and thyme in a third dish and again season with salt and pepper.

Lightly dredge each piece of pork in flour, then in the egg, and finally into the bread crumbs, pressing the bread crumbs onto the pork gently so they have a nice even coating.
Lay the breaded pork cutlets in a single layer on a plate lined with parchment and refrigerate, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes to allow the coating to dry out a little and adhere to the pork.

Heat oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Gently lay the cutlets into the pan and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to paper towels to drain.

Season with salt and transfer to a serving platter while still hot. Garnish with lemon wedges before serving.

 

Orange Mashed Sweet Potatoes

2 servings

Ingredients
2 medium sweet and potatoes
Salt
1 rounded tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons butter.
Directions
Bake the sweet potatoes in a 425-degree F oven for 45-60 minutes. Peel the potatoes and set aside.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small pot and add the marmalade.
Add potatoes and mash, season with salt and pepper. Serve with the pork.

 

Easy Corn Cakes

Makes 4 cakes

Ingredients

1 cup corn kernels
¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
¼ finely chopped onion
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

In a large bowl, stir together the corn kernels, bell pepper, onion, honey, and cheddar cheese.
In another bowl combine flour and the cayenne pepper.
Combine the flour mixture and corn mixture.
Stir in the eggs and heavy cream until the batter is well combined.

Heat the oven to its lowest setting and have ready an oven-proof plate.

Coat the bottom of a large sauté pan with vegetable oil and place it over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop 2- to 3-tablespoon mounds of the corn batter into the pan, spreading it lightly into a flat, circular shape. Cook the cakes for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip them once and cook them for an additional 3 minutes until they’re golden brown and cooked through.

Transfer the corn cakes to the plate and place it in the warm oven.

Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan if needed.


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